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Chakri K July 3rd, 2020 6:48 PM 2 COMMENTS

Bharti Enterprises-Led Consortium Wins Bid for OneWeb; To Jointly Invest $1 Billion

Bharti Enterprises-led consortium, which is backed by the UK government, has won the bid OneWeb, the bankrupt global satellite operator which has SoftBank Group Corp as one of the major investors. Bharti Enterprises had in 2015 participated in a funding round for OneWeb alongside other investors including Qualcomm, Virgin Group and Airbus Group NV. OneWeb formed an alliance in 2018 with partners including Delta Air Lines Inc., Bharti Airtel and... Read More

Rudradeep Biswas June 25th, 2015 4:56 PM 2 COMMENTS

Bharti joins OneWeb’s to provide affordable high speed internet access, how it works?

Bharti Enterprises (“Bharti”), one of India’s leading business groups, today said that it has acquired a strategic minority stake in OneWeb, which is supported by a global consortium with an aim to provide affordable internet access to all. As one of the founding members of OneWeb, Bharti will have representation on the Board of the company. OneWeb today announced USD 500 million in funding from its investors to take forward... Read More

Tanuja K April 17th, 2024 9:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Could Soon Get License to Serve in India: Report

Starlink, a major satellite communications (satcom) service provider, is set to receive a license to serve customers in India. Due to many security challenges, India has delayed the license approval for Elon Musk-owned satcom company. However, according to an ET report, the license application of Starlink is under process and once the security aspects are checked and cleared, a license should be granted to Starlink. The company has provided ‘ownership’... Read More

Tanuja K April 15th, 2024 3:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT to Seek TRAI’s Views on Allocating Satcom Spectrum: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to ask TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) about how to proceed with allocating spectrum to satellite communication (satcom) companies. The telecom department will seek the views of TRAI to understand the correct pricing and allocating mechanism of the spectrum to the satcom sector. Further, there could be some changes made to the existing licenses to ensure that clarity arrives for the satcom... Read More

Tanuja K April 13th, 2024 1:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink May Get a Conditional Approval from the Govt: Report

Elon Musk-owned Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) services provider, may finally get conditional approval from the Government of India (GoI) to offer services in the sub-continent country. But the said approval is only going to come if the equipment used by the company is not shared with any United States (US) agencies and the data should also not be stored or shared outside India. According to an ET report,... Read More

Tanuja K April 10th, 2024 11:44 AM 2 COMMENTS

Indian Govt Not in Hurry to Allocate Spectrum for Satcom: Report

The Government of India (GoI) is not in any hurry to allocate spectrum to the satellite communications (satcom) companies. The likes of Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications are unlikely to get spectrum any time soon. While these companies have been conducting trials and showcasing their solutions/technology, their plans to roll out the service quickly will likely be delayed. This is because the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) first has to... Read More

Srikapardhi March 21st, 2024 10:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat Expands Partnership With Eutelsat Group for LEO Satellite Connectivity

Intelsat has announced the advancement of its multi-orbit satellite connectivity capabilities through an expanded partnership with Eutelsat Group, leveraging OneWeb's low-earth orbit (LEO) constellation. Intelsat has committed to purchasing LEO capacity on OneWeb's constellation, aimed at enhancing and integrating LEO capabilities into Intelsat's solutions offerings across its current and future customer base. Also Read: OneWeb and Intelsat Demonstrate Hybrid Inflight Connectivity Partnership Expansion Details The deal, set to commence in... Read More

Srikapardhi March 14th, 2024 6:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank Confirms 3G Service Shutdown on April 15, 2024

Japanese mobile network operator SoftBank has confirmed its plans to discontinue its 3G services on April 15, 2024. Originally scheduled for January 31, 2024, the 3G shutdown was postponed due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. However, considering the difficulties some customers face when switching from 3G to 4G/5G services following the earthquake, SoftBank announced the postponement of its 3G service discontinuation within Ishikawa Prefecture until July 31, the company said... Read More

Yashika Goel February 29th, 2024 4:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank, NEC, and Broadcom Successfully Verify Virtualization of RAN

SoftBank, NEC Corporation (NEC), and VMware, recently acquired by Broadcom, have jointly verified the virtualization of the radio access network (RAN). The technology companies have confirmed the feasibility of modernizing mobile networks by integrating Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture and Telco Cloud technology. O-RAN is a type of RAN that enables interoperability between mobile network equipment developed by various vendors. Also Read: NTT Docomo Selects NEC as a vRAN... Read More

Yashika Goel February 28th, 2024 8:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal Receives Knighthood from UK’s King Charles

Sunil Bharti Mittal, the Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has been conferred with the title of Honorary Knighthood by Britain's King Charles III. This makes Mittal the first Indian citizen to receive such an honor, marking a significant milestone in Indo-British relations. The Honorary Knighthood, known as the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), is one of the highest civilian honours bestowed by the British... Read More

Yashika Goel February 28th, 2024 9:58 AM 0 COMMENTS

BT Completes Shutdown of EE 3G Mobile Network in the UK

British telecommunications company BT Group has announced the completion of its final 3G mobile site shutdown, marking the end of 3G technology in the UK's EE Mobile network after more than 20 years. The last 3G site to be switched off was located in Belfast, said BT in an official statement. Also Read: EE Announces Pilot Withdrawal of 3G Service in Warrington, Prioritizing 4G and 5G Networks Upgrade Connectivity Infrastructure... Read More

Yashika Goel February 22nd, 2024 5:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat Group Extends Partnership With Universal Satcom to Enhance Maritime Connectivity

Eutelsat Group has extended its partnership with Universal Satcom, the Dubai-based satellite communication system integrator. Eutelsat and Universal Satcom have been collaborating for some time, and this recent multi-year deal will enable Universal Satcom to leverage Eutelsat's Geostationary Advance maritime packaged services in the Ku-band to extend its coverage in MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and globally, Eutelsat said. Also Read: Rakuten Mobile Plans to Provide Satellite-to-Mobile Service in... Read More